Roger Federer join forces with former great Stefan Edberg for the 2014 season.

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Roger Federer has become the latest tennis star to turn to a former legend for help with the 17-time grand slam champion adding his "childhood hero" Stefan Edberg to his coaching team for the upcoming season.

The 32-year-old Swiss announced the move on Facebook, revealing that Swede Edberg will join the team for the first grand slam of 2014 in Australia next month.

"Severin, who has been part of my team for the last seven years, will do most of the weeks and Stefan has agreed to work with us for at least 10 weeks. "Stefan was my childhood hero, and I am really looking forward to spending time and learning from him."

Federer endured a difficult 2013 and dispensed with the services of American coach Paul Annacone in October.